Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Cranchi M 40 ST 2012 vs Cranchi Yachts T36 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Cranchi M 40 ST 2012 vs Cranchi Yachts T36 2020 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 300 hp, the Cranchi Yachts T36 2020 has a 298-hp advantage over the Cranchi M 40 ST 2012's 2-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Cranchi M 40 ST 2012 carries 132 gallons versus 79 gallons in the Cranchi Yachts T36 2020. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Cranchi M 40 ST 2012 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Cranchi Yachts T36 2020 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Cranchi M 40 ST 2012 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Cranchi M 40 ST 2012 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 44,8 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Cranchi Yachts T36 2020 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeCranchi
Makenot available
ModelM 40 ST
Modelnot available
Model Year2012
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam13 ft. 3 in. (4.06 m)
Beam11.58 ft
Beam - Meters4.04
Beam - Meters3.53
Beam - Inches159
Beam - Inches139
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 2 in. (0.96 m) (includes props)
Draft [max] - Detail3.28 ft
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Meters1
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches39
Weight - Detail21,000 lbs. (9,500 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg9525.43
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.21
Weight - lbs.not available
Length [at waterline]39 ft. 4 in. (12.01 m)
Length [at waterline]not available
Length - Feet44.83
Length - Feet34
Length overall - Detail44 ft. 10 in. (13.7 m)
Length overall - Detail34.00 ft
Length overall - Meters13.67
Length overall - Meters10.36
Length overall - Inches538
Length overall - Inches408
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makeVOLVO PENTA
Engine modelPenta
Engine modelnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail2 x 132 gal. (2 x 500 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters499.67
Fuel tank capacity - Liters299.99
Fuel tank capacity - Gal132
Fuel tank capacity - Gal79.25
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeinboard
Engine max2 x 330 hp
Engine maxnot available
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower300 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO PENTA
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower300 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Water capacity79 gal. (300 l)
Water capacity5
Maximum people12 / 2,650 lbs. (1,200 kg)
Maximum peoplenot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed26
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed34
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots